Financial man predicts great Melfort future
W. E. Disher of Kevi na representing McGib bons & Co. praises Melfort’s growth and AI rating with major financial firms. He urges more effort to showcase the Carrot River valley’s mixed farming potential and notes a planned Chevalier de la Corne commemoration to boost publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Disher
Kevina
Soam
Disher
McGibbons & Co
Melfort
Canada
United States
Mr. Disher
Carrot River Valley
Chevalier de la Corne
Saskatchewan
Regina Leader
Local Moves and Visits Clip in Rim City Notes
Valparaiso W Wilmot and family relocate to Ravine Bank. Geo Lindwram from Osmond Neb returns home pleased with a pensive end and plans to Fer sie abode. J A Stewart of saieaban visited Friday. 8 Price from Star City on business. John Beatherston back Thursday from Melfort. R C Lophage Jr. reports real estate activity near American land. N Hamilton moves into Dew store. Lawson J Poole returns from Ontario visit noting beer favorable in trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Lindwram
Osmond
Neb
J. A. Stewart
Saieaban
Price
Star City
John Beatherston
Melfort
R. C. Lophage
Ana. Gees
Enna N. Hemilton
Tie Dew
Heat’s rink wins All Comers bonspiel in close final
The concluding games in the All Comers competition were played last week. A. A. Heat’s rink won the first prize in a tight final against F. W. Clift’s quartet. Mr Clift took the around prize while Staff Sergt. Loggia and J. Greenwood earned third and fourth places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Heat
F. W. Clift
Clift
Sergt. Loggia
J. Greenwood
Building Boom at Silver Park Prompts Local Construction
Wm Spears and Earl Richmond erect hog pens while George Rishmom and Wes Young start a 18x24 frame granary with iron roof. Geo Hill plans a frame house and barn. Glen Giffen to build. Mixed farming grows in Silver Park as residents prepare for new school and a June term with Miss Harrower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Spears
Earl Richmond
George Rishmom
Wes. Young
Geo. Hill
Glen Giffen
Silver Park
Prince Albert Treasurer Versed for Trial on Embezzlement
Prince Albert city treasurer Herbert EL Hatt was committed for trial after admitting misusing about 8080 dollars from the city fans fund. He reportedly said the money was used in dodgy real estate deals and private bargaining.
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Prince Albert
Herbert EL. Hatt
Snapender
Unusual Gasoline Fatality At Irvine Farm
A cow on T N Irvine’s Pleasant Valley farm drank about twelve quarts of spilled gasoline from an open container. The animal died within fifteen minutes, after curiosity led it to sample motor fuel near the outbuildings.
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T. N. Irvine
Pleasant Valley
Irvine
Birth Announcements from March 1914 In Various Towns
Notices report multiple birth announcements from March 1914 across towns including Star City Melfort Willowdale Lady Minto hospital and Fairy Glen. Couples listed include Mr and Mrs Blakeney Brackest Brice Gillespie Kyciesby Stewart Watt with sons and daughters named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barce
Willowdale
W. A. Brice
Inoueay
Melfort
H. W. Kyciesby
Stewart
Prilay
J. H. Stewart
Farmers allege fake promises by Saskatoon abattoir firm
District farmers claim the Saskatoon abattoir company misrepresented stock purchases and suggested government backing, leaving buyers with worthless stock. They say the government did not commit to support the private abattoir venture and accuse the firm of pressuring agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thie
Saskatoon Abattoir
Tt Il
Geogive
Uthat Pomere
Drunk and Disorderly Conduct Case Noted in Court
Fragmentary report shows Rennie fined 83 and 81 previous sums for drunken disorderly behavior. Proceedings indicate morning hearing before a magistrate, with defendants detained briefly due to cold weather and later released. Future appearances likely with similar penalties.
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Pit Walsh
CN. R. Onal
Rennie
Pass the Exams in Physical Training in Province
Friday announcement lists 238 Strathcone Trust qualified for physical training under normal school students awaiting permanent teacher certificates. Each teacher and student receives 15 dollars from militia and defence, at 60 cents an hour for 10 hours, with about 4000 dollars in 15-dollar cheques distributed by the education department. Names of successful third class Normal teachers and students from Melfort and district shown, and a possible vacation training course under canvas is being considered in the province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strathcone Trust
Department of Militia and Defenes
Department of Education
Melfort
Annie Arkiveoo
Kate Hamilton
Valparais
Victorias
Timber Wolves Raid and Trade Away Pigs in Lost River Country
A report describes timber wolves raiding Abram Bradshaw’s premises near Lost River, taking two young pigs and returning for more before being deterred by Bradshaw’s gunfire. A single large wolf was killed. nearby, wolves were also seen predating calves belonging to J Buyline.
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Saskatchewan River
North Country
Lost River Country
Abram Bradshaw
Canada Weat Grain o. Plans Elevators Funding
G A McEwen secretary announces public subscription for 40000 stock to build new elevators. Mayor Hatton arrives from Winnipeg and Manitoba points as Blai Blue returns to Green et to resume duties.
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G. A. McEwen
Canada Weat Grain O
Hatton
Mayer
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Melfort Eyes Advancing Clock to Gain Daylight
Local business leaders urge Melfort to shift town clock ahead one hour to extend daylight for summer recreation and errands. They anticipate council action after broad support and say evenings would end earlier workdays with more usable daylight.
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Melfort
Rendal
Beatty Fred McNeil to Play for Rev Pallinger Team
Fred McNeil left Saskatoon last week and plans to join Rev Pallinger’s squad this year. Rev J R King gave his farewell sermon amid waning attendance. Church plans a box social while footballers prepare for a meeting on Saturday the 22nd to organize the season. Mrs Warren Monger recovering after an operation at Lady Minto Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred McNeil
Saskatoon
Rev. Pallinger
Mr. Pallinger
Lady Minto Hospital
Dra. Hawke Wn Godfrey
Warren Monger
Saskatoon Manager Sees Growth in Local Produce Market
J Reany district manager of Mutual Life spent days in town last week. He aims to boost mixed farming growth, predicting larger, more proportional production will benefit city consumers. Reany took home dairy butter and fresh eggs at half price.
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GA. J. Reany
Saskatoon
The
Mutual Life
Reany
Mr. Renney
Melfort trip prompts pleas for mail and road upgrades
Reeve Stewart and Secretary Sheers from Pleasantdale visit Melfort to press better mail service extending eight miles beyond Silver Park. They urge improved roads to boost trade and plan a petition to Ottawa via the Melfort board of trade. The Pleasantdale Rural Telephone Co seeks its charter to link with Melfort.
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Reeve Stewart
Sheers
Pleasantdale
Melfort Inez
Silver Park
Melfort
Watson
Mesars
Stewart
Sheere
Ottawa
Pleasantdale Rural Telephone Company
Toy Barrler
de — Sa
South Melfort Company
South Melfort
Railway Engineer Reports Early Start on Northeast Route
Railway engineer notes prospects for an early spring grading start on the Melfort to Le Pas line, the northern district work to employ teams from Winnepeg, with surveys completed last year by Frank Hoeven and staff. Contracts seen as already let for several northeast stations, with contractor representatives in Melfort and engineer McKenzie due back soon. Local details remain tentative awaiting formal confirmation.
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Melfort
le Pas Milroad
Dorthenat
Melfort Humbold
Winnipec
Frank Hoeven
Melfort Tor
McKenzie
Jenmney Wntil
Inspiring Missionary Speech Draws Town Hall Audience
A capacity crowd at Town Hall Mama heard Rev Murdoch MacKenzie DD deliver an earnest address on missionary work and the Chinese mission, stressing Canada as a melting pot and the need to educate children to shape a superior nation. The program featured choir, orchestra, hymnody, and a closing local address, leaving listeners with strong convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdoch MacKenzie
China
Epaker
Christian Church
MacKenzie
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Cangol
Neven
Canada
G. A. McEwen
W. Clift
LD Bryden
W. Preampton
New Hardware Store Rising On Smart Block
Rapid progress on the interior of S Smart's new hardware store at the Smart block. Some stock has already arrived and the business will open early in April with a new shopman in Mine Man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Smart
Miune
Apri
Life sentence commuted. Louie Rats sent to prison again
The article reports Louie Rats, convicted of murder, had his life sentence commuted and was returned to prison. The court action followed recent proceedings at Prac Alter.
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Louie Rats
Brayxevente
Jos
Prac Alter Int
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Ravine
Lawson J. Poole
Ontario
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Geo. Prenevost
Herbert Richmond
South Dakota
Silver Park District
Miss Harrower
P.A
Hiaxensy
Lest River
Fred Blakeney
Daacken
James Brackest
Orby Gillespie
Beat Tour Company
Blai Blue
Beatty
J. R. King
Nou Lange
Church of England
McAnghey
Heyine
H. P. Naylor & Co
Alin Street
Dr. MacKenzie
J. G. Boyd
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